Before I start any $10K+ design project, there are a few non-negotiables that set the entire project up for success. In this video, I walk through exactly what I do before starting a high-ticket brand or web design project—from client clarity and scope alignment to strategy, expectations, and workflow setup.
This is the part most designers skip, and it’s usually why projects feel messy, underpaid, or full of revisions. If you want smoother projects, better clients, and more confident pricing, this process is everything.
Perfect for freelance designers, brand designers, and web designers who want to level up their client experience and start booking higher-value work.
0:00 web projects start here
0:37 a solid contract
1:30 photography
2:50 copywriting
5:20 client portal
7:40 additional integrations
8:27 compliance information
9:27 website mockup
9:52 create sitemap
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FREE LOGO DESIGN QUESTIONNAIRE:
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HOW TO GO FROM HOURLY FREELANCER TO TRUSTED DESIGNER
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LOGO DESIGN: SIMPLIFIED
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GUIDE TO: LANDING GRAPHIC DESIGN CLIENTS
This course has 5 video led modules, a downloadable e-book and you will be able to join my community as well 💕
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✨ Custom Branding Process Course ✨
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